Covid-19 Support and Advice (Updated 14 April 2020)

Stay at home

Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home)
If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people at all times
Wash your hands as soon as you get home

Only meet with 1 friend or family member outside – stay 2 metres away.

You can spread the virus even if you don’t have symptoms.

Local Support

We have a support group for residents in Christian Malford offering support to anyone who needs it. If you are self-isolating and need some support with anything such as collecting groceries and prescriptions, etc please contact:

James Forbes (Deputy Chairman of DVLS) on 07308 205646

If you require Medical Assistance – please call the NHS on 111 or to check if you have Covid-19 Symptoms – NHS Online.

Wiltshire Council – for advice on Local Services, such as Recycling Collections, etc.

Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub – a dedicated hub to support the most vulnerable residents during the ongoing COVID-19 situation and is available to anyone who is struggling during this difficult time, such as people who are shielding or self-isolating and don’t have a support network around them or know where to get help. People can get in touch with the hub via email at wellbeinghub@wiltshire.gov.uk or by calling 0300 003 4576. It’s available from 8am-8pm Monday-Friday and 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday.

The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust – During the current lockdown we would like to notify you of the services still available through The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust to those over 60 or 18+ with a registered disability. They have a Team of Home Security Operators securing the homes of victims of house crime and domestic abuse. Their office team are on hand to give telephone support and advice on a range of home security issues, including improving cyber security awareness, cyber and scam prevention advice and signposting to future advice and resources. Please call 01380 861155 and leave a message, your call will be returned within a few hours during working hours. Their operators are also delivering Personal Protective Equipment for Wiltshire Police across the County.

Citizens Advice Bureau – for help with paying bills, emails scams, family matters, etc.

Links to Accurate Sources of Information

Government Advice on Coronavirus on their website with a link to Public Health England. Sign up to the fre Gov Covid19 Updates WhatsApp Group – simply add 07860 064422 in your phone contacts and then message the word ‘hi’ in a WhatsApp message to get started . They also have a page dedicated to What You Need To Do.

Guidance for employees, employers and businesses.

Travel West – for information about local bus, rail and coach services